00:00If you ever get the chance to pet an adorable koala, could you actually catch chlamydia from
00:04it? The rumor is widely spread, but the short answer is, no, it's virtually impossible.
00:10Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss
00:15any new updates. The scientific truth is that chlamydia does severely affect koala populations
00:21in Australia, but the bacteria infecting them belongs to a completely different strain
00:26called chlamydia picorum. This specific strain targets animals and does not transmit to humans
00:32through touching or casual petting. The only real danger when handling a wild koala isn't an
00:37infection. It's their sharp claws and strong teeth if they feel threatened. So, if you visit
00:43Australia and stop by a licensed sanctuary, you can snap a photo with a koala with complete peace
00:48of mind. Nature is full of surprises, but this rumor is nothing more than a myth.
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